This standard covers securing and completion of fenestration systems. Fenestration systems could be windows (including rooflight, oriel, bay and box sash), doors or conservatories. These consist of frame components for doors, windows, or panels. Systems will either provide external surfaces of a building or be positioned within large apertures. You will need to use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to secure systems, checking your work against job specifications.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in on-site installation work of any or all of windows, doors or conservatories.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
comply with health and safety requirements and procedures
check installation sites and all relevant surfaces are prepared to meet specifications
obtain and use specified installation materials following safe working practices
select and use appropriate tools and equipment for fixing following working practices and manufacturer's instructions
fix installation materials to structures so they are secure following safe working practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
check installation work is level and plumb to meet specifications
apply specified materials following manufacturer's instructions and safe working practices to provide weatherproof installations
finish work to meet specifications and following safe working practices
remove tools and equipment from work areas and store them following SOPs
remove surplus materials and debris from work areas and dispose of them following SOPs and current legislation
record information in appropriate information systems
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
health and safety responsibilities, obligations and procedures that need to be followed
how to ensure installation sites are prepared in line with regulatory and SOPs
different types of material used for installations and weatherproofing of internal and external finishes
factors that could determine whether sections are assembled prior to positioning or assembled in situ
how to handle different types of installation materials in line with regulations and SOPs
methods for securing installation materials to different types of structures following industry recognised best practice
how different installation materials fit together
types of damage that can affect installation materials and how to minimise the risk of damage
how to deal with surplus materials including disposal, recycling and reuse in line with current legislation and SOPs
types of materials that need to be restocked and how to obtain these
how to undertake final inspection of installation work, including whether drainage holes are clear and functioning
types of problem that can occur with installation work and SOPs for dealing with them
information systems used and why it is important to use them
information and instructions to provide to customers relating to operation, cleaning and warranties
GQAFEN9 Install windows, doors or conservatories
Overview
This standard covers securing and completion of fenestration systems. Fenestration systems could be windows (including rooflight, oriel, bay and box sash), doors or conservatories. These consist of frame components for doors, windows, or panels. Systems will either provide external surfaces of a building or be positioned within large apertures. You will need to use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to secure systems, checking your work against job specifications.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry and are involved in on-site installation work of any or all of windows, doors or conservatories.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters
Keywords
Fenestration, windows and doors